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G�i ' '�' u I N A � ouncil File � � f • � �� .. . , � ✓�� • r Y , � '� Green sheet � /0,3'1' '�n t�- RESO�UT10N I 'l� �� CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA � Presented By Referred To Committee: Date l- �f—9d �' SAINT PAUL STREET LIGHTING POLICY WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Sa' t Paul, through Council File No. 89-1496 adopted October 12, 989 established a street lighting policy for street lighting i ovement projects in the City of Saint Paul; and � / WHEREAS, after recent City Cou meetings' and Council committee hearings concerning pro neighborhood lighting projects it became apparent that t e was a need to provide clarifying language as well a,s a ne�ed for certain changes .to this lighting policy to better reflect (�h original intent of the City Council; and WHEREAS, through recent a ,ions of the City Council, the Council has in effect establish historic lighting systems as the standard lighting system- f. r - th -the-downtown and riverfront area; and WHEREAS, the attach d mended policy incorporates the use of historic lighting syst for the downtown and riverfront areas as part of an amended eet lighting policy and makes certain other chang� d clarifications; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, t t he attached policy is hereby adopted as the Saint Paul Stree "ghting Policy to replace that attached to the resolution in Cou il File No. 89-1496; and, be it FURTHER LVED , that in all other respects the` resolution contained in Co ncil File No. 89-1496 shall remain the same. s Navs Absent Requested by Department of: .uno sw �- oa cca ee e m un son $y� Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by uncil: Date � 1 Adoption C rtified by Council Secretary gy: ay� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Approved by Mayor: Date By: By: . , p Q� , � , . , , . �...-�� !�a , / V D PA ENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED G R E E N S H E ET N�i �1 O� I � C�ty �Council/Tom Dimond INITIAUDATE INITIAUDATE CONTACT PERSON&PHONE �DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR �CITY COUNCIL DOII CrOtCy 298-5506 Ag$�GN �CITYATTORNEY �CITYCLERK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY(DATE) NUNBEA FOR ❑BUDGET DIRECTOR �FIN.&MQT.SERVICES DIR. ROUTING ORDER �MAYOR(OR ASSISTAW� � TOTAL#OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: To provide clarifying language as well as some changes to the street lighting policy. RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or Reject(R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contrect for this department? _CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO 2. Has this personHirm ever been a city employee? _STAFF - YES NO _DIS7RICT COUR'r _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? YES NO Explain sll yes answars on separate shast and ettach to prosn shest INITIATINO PROBLEM,ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who,What,When.Where,Why): Inconsistency and incompleteness of street lighting policy language has created confusion. ADVAI j � � ' • Icus limited budget resources on ' T4 CITY COUNCIL COMMI . ❑ FINANCE �EE. .MANAGEMENT&PERSONNEL ❑ HOUSING g E�pNOMIC DEVELOP►NE ou NT ❑ HOUSING&REDEVELOPMENTq�TH ❑ HUMANSERVICE�, �RITY AND RULES qND REGULqTED INDUSTRIES, �'OLICY � �NTERGOVERNMENTq�RELq TIONS ❑ NEIGHBORHOppSERVICES �PUBLIC WpRKS, UTILITIES& TRA nanagement of resources. � ACTION NSPORTATION �E�VED ❑ OTHER /C1(��0 ��'i►r �cesearCr� �etu��fr. �' 1g90 iY C�.ERK MAY 2 5 _ . �ArE :OST/REVENUE BUDGETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO �a FROM ACTIVITY NUMBER r�o doe . d w , . . . . , : NOTE: COMPLET�DIRECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE GREEN SHEET INSTRUCTIONAL . MANUAL AVAILABLE IN THE PURCHASING OFFICE(PHONE NO.298-4225). � � ROUTING ORDER: Below are correct routings for the five most frequent rypes of documents: CONTRACTS(assumes suthorized budget exists) COUNCIL RESOLUTION(Amend Budgets/Accept.Grants) 1. Outside Agency 1. Department Director 2. Department Director 2. City Attorney 3. Ciry Attorney 3. Budget Director 4. Mayor(for contracts over$15,000) 4. Mayor/Assistant 5. Human Rights(for contracts over$50,000) 5. Ciry Council 6. Finance and Management Services Directo� 6. Chief Accountant, Finance and Management Services 7. Finance Accounting ADMINISTRATfVE ORDERS(Budget Revision) COUNCIL RESOLUTION(all others; and Ordinances) 1. Activity Manager 1. Department Director 2. Department Accountant 2. Ciy Attorney 3. Department Director 3. Mayor Assistant 4. Budget Director 4. City Council 5. City Clerk 6. Chief Accountant, Finance and Management Services ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS(all others) 1. Department Directnr 2. City Attorney 3. Finance and Management Services Director 4. City Clerk TOTAL NUMBER OF SIGNATURE PAGES Indicate the#of pages on which signatures are required and paperclip or flag each of these pages. ACTION REQUESTED Describe what the projecUrequest seeks to accomplish in either chronologi- cal order or order of importance,whichever is most appropriate for the issue. Do not write complete sentences. Begin each item in your list with a verb. RECOMMENDATIONS Complete if the issue in question has been presented before any body, public or private. SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? Indicate which Council objective(s)your projecUrequest supports by listing the key word(s)(HOUSING, RECREATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BUDGET, SEWER SEPARATION). (SEE COMPLETE LIST IN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS: This information will be used to determine the citys liability for workers compensation claims,taxes and proper civil service hiring rules. INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY Explain the situation or conditions that created a need for your project or request. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED Indicate whether this is simply an annual budget procedure required by law/ charter or whether there are specific ways in which the City of Saint Paul and its citizens will benefit from this projecUaction. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED What negative effects or major changes to existing or past processes might this projecUrequest produce if it is passed (e.g.,traffic delays, noise, tax increases or assessments)?To Whom?When?For how long? DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED What will be the negative consequences if the promised action is not approved? Inability to deliver service?Continued high traffic, noise, accident rate?Loss of revenue? FINANCIAL IMPACT Although you must tailor the information you provide here to the issue you are addressing, in general you must answer two questions: How much is it going to cost?Who is going to pay? � '� � � • ,� , ��a-9�� . � ,�,t:o. �' '• CITY OF SAINT PAUL a a : p=;�" .� OFFICE OF THE CTI'Y ATTORNEY + Ad P l�s• JANE A. MC PEAK, CITY ATTORNEY 647 City Hall,Saint Paul,Minnesota SS102 612-298-5121 JAMES SCHEIBEL FAX 612-298-5619 MAYOR �,,,,,,.._..._�, `w` � ' � May 14, 1990 �� ' ,`�,, �;: 1► ; c'� �, \ �: v . - ;�- ��' ��`�'• `�� - C)<,;� C'' ; � ' w:,�' `�'�",� �'�� `` ,�_ .�- 2�� M E M O R R N D U M � l� TO: Councilmember Tom Dimond ��'�� FROM: John B. McCormick t`--�� Deputy City Attorney RE: Street Lighting Policy Attached is the original of the proposed changes to the street lighting policy that you requested. If you need any further assistance , please let me know. JBM: jr Attachment , . . � 1��3� ✓ SAINT PAUL STREET LIGHTING POLICY Introduction The Saint Paul Street Liqhting Policy applies to two different categories of street lighting systems: • Standard Systems. Systems within this category fulfill basic illumination and aesthetic standards; and are relatively inexpensive to install, operate and maintain. • Above-Standard Systems. Systems within this category exceed basic illumination and/or aesthetic standards; and/or are relatively expensive to install, operate, and/or maintain. Policies 1 - 3 below apply to Standard street lighting systems; Above-Standard systems are covered by Policies 4 - 6. Policies applying to both kinds of systems are discussed in Policies 7 - 10. Policies 11 - 13 discuss the process for devising additional street lighting guidelines and plans. Finally, Policies 14 - 16 deal with three miscellaneous issues -- bridge lighting, a Street Light Retrofitting Program, and systems which shall no longer be installed in the future. Standard Street Liqhtinq systems 1. Definition of Standard Systems. Standard Systems shall consist of the following high-pressure sodium systems, spaced to meet the Public Works Department lighting standards for traffic safety (based on the standards of the National Illuminating Engineering Society) : a. Historic Globe Systems located Downtown (defined as the area bounded by the Mississippi River on the south Kelloctct Boulevard and the I-35E Parkway on the west and I-94 on the north, and the Lafayette Freeway on the east . b. Redesianed Historic Lantern Systems located in the Riverfront area (defined as the area bounded by Fillmore Avenue, Robert Street, Plato Boulevard and Water Street on the south; the High Bridge on the west; New Shepard Road. Hill Street, and Kellogg Boulevard on the north; and the Lafayette Freeway on the east) . �!'�0 93�' . , . ✓ c. �e Redesigned Historic Lantern Systems elsewhere in the city (with staggered block face locations, spaced at a distance of approximately 165 ' on local residential streets) . d. Bent Straw Systems ��re—�e-�e�rg--�-e��-��s: are appropriate on expressways and streets more than 50 feet wide if the standard liahtina system established for an area under subparagraphs a, b, and c of this section does not meet minimum illumination requirements. � a�t�e—�--3�£—��}�y--e��;a-i��9 T��—t--�e c�: i � i..� � r,'7 .�� o a a rrrniiviQE--�rbLE��i9�ei`�-Stiz-@p'..� _ �.....6�v�a�-E?To*-��n�r r � , � yq �,�....��t.. a t.. c n o +. a �L C— e e. If requested by petition of the owners of at least 70 percent of all property in the area, the City may install a Bent Straw System in an area where �g�e Redesigned Historic Lantern Systems or Historic Globe Systems would normally be installed, and/or may paint Lantern fixtures g�ee� brown instead of �� green (See Policy 7 below) . Such a plan must be submitted to the relevant District Council (s) in the area for review and comment. 2 . Capital Financinq for Standard Systems. The following financing shall be provided for the design and construction of Standard Systems: a. Local Streets. 1) During street reconstruction: 30 percent special assessments; 70 percent City-financed. 21 If ant�roved bv the Citv Council as part of a City revitalization effort: 30 percent special assessments; 70 percent City-financed , - � � �9a-�3� � � � ✓ �-} �, In other situations (except for the Street Light Retrofitting Program described in Policy 15 below) : 100 percent special assessments, unless additional financing is obtained through a City program such as the Neighborhood Partnership Program. b. Collector and Arterial Streets. 1) During street reconstruction: special assessments shall be limited to 30 percent of the cost of an equivalent system on a local residential street. 2)._ If approved by the City Council as part of a City revitalization effort: special assessments shall be limited to 30 percent of the cost of an eauivalent system on a local residential street �-}- 3L In other situations: 100 percent special assessments, unless additional financing is obtained through a City program such as the Neighborhood Partnership Program. 3 . Operatinq/Maintenance Financinq for standard systems. Operating and maintenance costs include, but are not limited to the costs of: energy, life-cycle painting, life-cycle fixture replacement, life-cycle anchor re-rodding, rewiring and conduit replacement, bulb replacement, wash, relamp, and emergency repairs. Operating and maintenance costs for Standard Systems shall be paid entirely by the City's general fund. Above-StanBard Street Liqhtinq Systems 4. Definition of Above-Standard Systems. Above-Standard Systems shall consist of all street lighting systems which are more costly to install, operate, and/or maintain than Standard Systems. Above-Standard Systems include: a. Any system with fixtures spaced more closely than is necessary to meet standards for traffic safety described in Policy 1. b. S�3e Old-Design Historic Lantern Systems. � c. Combination Bent Straw/Historic Lantern systems. . ; . � . ��OY�.�� - � � � ✓ � d. "•-'L_r'_� ;__�a_= Historic Globe systems. :'°1_ � e. Combination Bent Straw/Historic Globe systems. e� f. �e Redesigned Historic Lantern Systems in areas where Bent Straw Systems would normally be installed (see Policy l.d. ) . 5. Capital Financinq for Above-Standard Systems. All design and construction costs in excess of the costs of a Standard System (as defined in Policy 1) shall be financed with special assessments. 6. Operatinq/Maintenance Financinq for Above-Standard Systems. a. All Above-Standard Systems in place or under contract for installation as of December 31, 1989, which were operated and maintained by the City but not assessed for operation and maintenance prior to December 31, 1989: operating and maintenance costs shall be paid entirely by the City's general fund. b. Other Above-Standard Systems operated and maintained by the City: all operating/maintenance costs in excess of the costs of a Standard System (as defined in Policy 1) shall be financed by annual special assessments/service charges. Annual charges shall include the costs of operating and maintaining the lighting system, as well as City and County costs for billing and collecting special assessments. Policies Anplvina to Both Standard and Above-Standard Street Liqhting Systems. ,� ___'`�,�\ 7. `. Color.�f The standard color for all street lighting fixtures ��eg� lantern and bent straw shall be a single shade of brown. Lantern lights shall be a single shade of green. Bent Straw fixtures shall be self-weathering steel where this does not cause a problem with rust stains in the curb area. � 9'�-�laEicir9'""'riai'rn E-�3••y�p:�.+...a r.,..,. r a. c• i. �rTv �9�G"�e9—r��—�9 E�@6��--"a-li'�a---'�rr"r�;rrEs'�9—iv i�ar�-vvarrrz� v�r�--'r$ �lPrrson� r Li.. � �.. ,.}..a _� _ _� r_�L--- - r r r �Y =_�,.„� ��K�^ . . . Non-standard color policies may be approved as described in policies 11 - 13 below . � . � . . (r,c�a-g�� . ' � �, ` ,/ 8. Heiqht of Historic Lantern Fixtures. Historic lantern fixtures should not exceed a height of 14 feet, except in areas where existing lanterns already exceed this height or it is necessary to meet minimum illumination requirements. 9. Siqnificant �ncrease in Operatinq and Maintenance Costs for Street Liqhtinq. It is expected that, with the completion of the sewer separation and street paving work, the number of lighting fixtures in Saint Paul will increase substantially. Correspondingly, it is expected that future City Councils will appropriate adequate money in the budget for the Department of Public Works to provide for life-cycle operation and maintenance of street lights. 10. Life-Cycle Replacement Proqram: Liqht Fixture Style. The City normally shall not change the style of existing lighting fixtures during its regular maintenance program. Style changes shall be made if they are requested by property owners, provided that the changes conform to street lighting plans and guidelines developed via the process described in Policies 11 - 13 below, and provided the changes are approved by the City Council. Additional Street Liqhtinq Guidelines and Plans. 11. Heritaqe Preservation Guidelines. The Heritage Preservation Commission should prepare a plan for City Council adoption, which identifies street lighting guidelines for Heritage Preservation Districts in Saint Paul. These guidelines may identify areas to receive specified Above-Standard Systems, and may identify fixture colors in accordance with Policy 7. "�g=�� -e—es�ab3-�s�ree�—€a•�-es-�e��z�--an� r j s e�rs�-��e-��:� a��i��-Pa•-�: • ��Eli��`^vuir�3-��'E�'e��'e�i�a�i-t,..i.. .a,....,i.. r_ a. � E3z6i°-�-�lE--e�ia@a-6��S��rvn— m�.•:r� 'ln in'l+d lf�rsn�ift7 ^�7��1� tn r• at.. c+�..,,,, r ,l l v�,cviiicu zsAVVC�— a"GAT[E�3iaE}—�'�`'�� , '��'1 t i f lv €i--�`�'�'r��vze-�—�-��! i ' �� : � � . , � . �'�a -93�. � � � � ✓ , , , , , ' . �-3� �39---�'6-�@�ii'�9�E�-i-�'�@�—�99'b�"-c.i....,,a...,.a m+� �sarl m�.a i r�or�t,;i fu f�v#,•.,... E`9�6�8 ...a.••..,.... �_"'_� l Z .�a.... �12 . Other Street Liqhtinq Plans. The following plans could be useful in improving the street lighting in particular areas of Saint Paul: a. The Parks and Recreation element of the City's Comprehensive Plan may include street lighting guidelines for parks and parkways. This plan element may identify areas to receive specified Above-Standard Systems, and may identify fixture colors in accordance with Policy 7. b. Commercial or mixed-use subarea plans that are developed and adopted by the Planning Commission may include guidelines for street lights in the subarea under consideration. Such plans may identify areas to receive specified Standard Systems �„ � -"�-�- �`�- �'---� as identified in Policy 1, may identify areas to receive specified Above-Standard Systems, as identified in Policy 4, and may identify fixture colors in accordance with Policy 7. 3-�13 . Planninq Commission Oversiqht. The Planning Commission shall ensure that any plans and/or guidelines identified via the process described in Policies 11 - 12 conform to adopted City plans, policies and standards. Miscellaneous Policies 3sr.-14 . Bridqe Liqhtinq. At a minimum, lighting installed on bridges shall conform to the lighting planned for the streets approaching the bridges. Lighting on bridges may be enhanced with City Council approval. 3�r-:15. Street Liqht Retrofitting Proqram. The City shall establish a Street Light Retrofitting Program to make available Redesigned Historic Lantern fixtures in areas which were assessed for Bent Straw fixtures during previous sewer separation work performed between the years 1986 and 1989. (The Bent Straw fixtures installed .., : .. ._ • . ��0--�36� � � ; ' ✓ during this time had a planned life expectancy of 20 years for the head, and 35 years for the pole. ) The Street Light Retrofitting Program shall have the following features: a. The spacing pattern of Redesigned Historic Lanterns in the Street Light Retrofitting Program shall be the same as that used for Redesigned Historic Lanterns installed during street construction or reconstruction. b. Capital assessments for street lights installed as part of the Street Light Retrofitting Program shall be reduced by an amount equal to assessments already levied during sewer separation for street lights in the affected areas. All other capital and operating/maintenance financing policies will remain the same in areas affected by the retrofitting program. c. The Street Light Retrofitting Program may begin in the year 2006, after the 20-year street paving program is completed (which coincides with the planned life expectancy of the Bent Straw fixture head) . d. The earliest streets to be eligible for consideration by the Street Light Retrofitting Program shall be those which were the earliest to receive separated sewers. e. An area scheduled for retrofitting may retain a Bent Straw system, or receive an Above-Standard system if the alternative system is identified for the area via the planning process described in Policies '�� a3�e�e: 1e, 11, 12 and 13 . �'�16. Systems No Lonqer Installed. The City shall no longer install the following types of street lighting systems: a. Post Top Systems. b. Systems of fixtures attached to the fronts of buildings. _ c. " Wood Pole Systems. � �_,. � .� � 9�� '3�✓ ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL RE�E�VEp iiid�E!!li OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL �I U� 2 0 1992 �ITy��E�� DAVE THUNE Councilmember PUBLIC WORKS, UTILITIES, AND TRANSPORTATIO �°�� COMMITTEE REPORT Wednesday, July 15, 199 CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of June 3, 1992 Public Works Committee minutes. Committee recommends approval. (3 - 0) 2. Recommending Withdrawal of Pending Items: All pending items, referred to the Public Works Committee from January 1, 1988 through December 31, 1991, will be recommended for withdrawal. At the request of the City Council or Administration, an item will not be recommended for withdrawal. See attached memo to Molly O'Rourke from Jim Murphy dated July 15, 1992. (4 - 0) g3.��VACATION: Petition of Kevin and Susan Jensen for the vacation of part of Otto Avenue �/ between Montcalm Court and Lexington Parkway for the purpose of correcting a garage encroachment in Otto Avenue. (Before the Ciiy-CoG"'ncil�8/11/92): � Committee recommends approval. (4 - 0) 4. VACATION: Petition of Housing Redevelopment Authority for the vacation of the alley in (/ Block 11, Bazil and Guerin's Addition, bounded by 7th Street, 7th Place, St. Peter Street and Wabasha Street for the new Children's Museum. :(Before the..City.Council:8/�1�1/92)� � Committee recommends lay over to August 19. (4 - 0) 5. FINAL ORDER: Constructing a sanitary sewer and a sanitary sewer service connection in Kennard Street from Case Avenue to approximately 225 feet north of Case Avenue. 1/� :�(Before�the Cit�r.Council f8/4/92)��► . Committee recommends approval. (4 - 0) � V 6. FINAL ORDER: Constructing a sanitary sewer in McLean Avenue from Clarence Street to approximately 250 feet west of Clarence Street. (Be�ore�the`City Council=8/4/92):� Committee recommends approval. (4 - 0) - OVER - CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 612/298-5679 8�46 Printed on Recycled Paper _ _,.....�-�•,-�-__1.__...-...,-,--•---••s^-��-- -------^-^... . . , , . .� . -: . �.�.,.. . . .:...�..... . . . . . .� ..—'-�--�;;-°----- ..c?^-s�;.,.....�---."'--v .:7°.^^:....—..�,.�. .... ._r. .'.,..._ .., _�. .,. .. _.. ....�. . ... _--,^a...�TM'r:�FS�.4�z: �v�� ' � � Councilmember Dave Thune's Office City of Saint Paul Seventh Floor, City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (612) 298-4151 MEMORANDUM DATE: July 15, i992 RECEIVED To: Molly 0'Rourke, c�ty cierk JUL 1 6 1992 ClTY CLERK FROM: J im Murp y SUBJECT: Items Re r ed to Committee Attached is a list of the matters referred to the Public Works Committee. Upon review by the City Council and administration, it was determined that all items on this list, with referral dates between January 1, 1988 through December 31, 1991, can be withdrawn except for the following items: • Resolution - 89-1172; GS-45 • Ordinance - 89-2108; GS-1539 • Resolution - 90-1849; GS-5341 • Resolution - 90-1823; GS-2564 • Resolution - 90-2066; GS-59 • Resolution - 91-859; GS-15729 • Resolution - 91-900; GS-15128 • Resolution - 91-531; GS-10237 � Resolution - 91-1318; GS-15735. Also, all requests to appear before the Public Works Committee, with referral dates between January l, 1988 through December 31, 1991, can be withdrawn. Item ��2 on the July 15, 1992 Public Works Committee agenda recommends the withdrawal of these items. All of the previously referenced items have been highlighted in yellow on the attached list. Enclosure: cc: City Councilmembers Lou Cotroneo RECEIVEC� C1TY CLERl�